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Kavita Kaushik: I want to run far away from the current naagin-daayan scenario on television

Kavita Kaushik, best known as television’s feisty Chandramukhi Chautala from 'F.I.R', has been missing from the scene for a while now. And it’s purely by choice. The current content on TV doesn’t interest Kavita and she says that she’d rather wait for the right role than play a character that she’s not convinced about. In a candid chat with Bombay Times, the actress, who’s known to call a spade a spade, talks about her choices, being trolled recently for her bikini pictures and how life has changed post marriage. Excerpts…
You recently hit back at trolls for their comments on pictures of you doing yoga by the beach in a bikini. What upset you the most? Actually I’m not upset. I’m more amused at how each time I go on a vacation, the so-called trolls start counting the inches through my holiday wear! I have been in the industry for 18 beautiful years and I’m still counting... actually not just counting, but still playing a heroine in Punjabi films. For one of the films, which was shot six months ago, where I was playing Gurdas Mann sahab’s wife, I had to put on a little weight. When I went to a beach, a little chubbiness did not deter me from wearing a swimsuit, but it was laughable to see how shallow some people’s knowledge about fitness is, and how some unhealthy people chose to troll me. Now, on my most recent vacation, because I had lost weight, I had the same people loving my swimwear pictures. So, I will keep working, vacationing, changing my body shape according to my roles, my mood and the weather, while trolls can keep doing what they do best!

After playing police officer Chandramukhi Chautala on the show 'F.I.R', which revolved around you, was it difficult for you to accept other roles that did not match up to it? My answer lies in your question. Which character can match up to Chandramukhi Chautala? That role is both, my blessing and my curse.

Where do you see yourself in the current scenario on television, where naagins and daayans seem to be ruling? Far away, either trekking on a mountain or fishing on an island. That’s how far I want to run from this scenario. Don’t get me wrong, but with all due respect to people who make and watch such shows, I feel that there are many real stories to be told and good actors sitting at home, waiting for meaningful roles. There are veteran actors who are a delight to watch, but they shy away from regressive concepts. We can’t let the entertainment industry go to the frontbenchers and the service class only.
Baakiyon ke liye bhi toh banao, let’s not sell our souls to TRPs. Until now, I have done three Punjabi films and have two on floors. This keeps my hunger satiated in times when TV offers me only reality shows and
daayan-naagin characters. I really feel bad when I turn down such roles because I love to go to the sets. Acting is my passion, but I know that I won’t be happy even for a day if I don’t believe in the project. Hence I do less, but I feel blessed that Punjab has welcomed me with open arms.

So, is your focus primarily on films now and not TV?

Punjabi films have great scripts and it’s no secret that TV has none currently, at least not the kind I would enjoy working on. Also, the work there is faster, less in quantity and more viable from the business point of view. So, right now, I’m happy with the field I’m playing on. When there is something fun on TV, which fits in my schedule, I’ll do it.

Your husband Ronnit and you were close friends before you fell in love and tied the knot in 2017. Does it help to marry your best friend?

Ronnit and I were friends for a year before we fell in love. He is a simple man who does a simple job, but loves me extraordinarily. He keeps me grounded and real. We struggle through everything like two silly friends and win everyday battles, be it maid issues or our schedules not matching. Through all this, we manage to steal our cuddly joyful moments and travel time together. I can get all poetic talking about our romance...
naam bhi Kavita
hai! But that’s another story. In today’s scenario, I feel that one should only marry a friend,
tabhi tikegi shaadi. With every passing generation, people are turning more intolerant and hence, being with a buddy who doesn’t change you or change himself according to societal norms, is the need of the hour. I feel that when two people get together to create a unique life, which doesn’t need approval from relatives and society, you sail through better in the ocean of life.

Dityaa is the love of all our lives right now. She has blessed us all with her presence.

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